Tag: Android Update

Last year, HTC launched its first 3D smartphone, the HTC EVO 3D. This handset allows you to record 2D videos in full HD (1080p) and 3D videos in HD (720p), thanks to its 5 megapixel dual cameras. HTC EVO 3D was shipped with the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. Back in March, HTC has promised to roll out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for 16 smartphones, including the HTC EVO 3D.

HTC has already rolled out the Android 4.0 update in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. However, the EVO 3D owners in India were still waiting to get their hands on the Android 4.0 OS. Now, we have good news for the folks in India. HTC India recently tweeted that the company has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for this unique smartphone in India.

The size of the update is 300 MB and it bumps the HTC EVO 3D to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. This update will be available via OTA (Over-The-Air). You will be automatically notified when the update is available for your device. If you have not received the update, then just go to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > System updates and check for the update. If you have already received this update, then let us know in the comments section below.

Last year, HTC launched a powerful smartphone in its popular Sensation family, the HTC Sensation XL. It is the company’s first smartphone to sport the Beats Audio tag. The HTC Sensation XL was bundled with the amazing Beats Audio headphones. However, the device was shipped with the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. HTC has already promised to roll out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for 16 smartphones, including the HTC Sensation XL. This was definitely a relief for the owners of this device.

Last month, HTC rolled out the Android 4.0 ICS update in Romania and other European countries. However, the Sensation XL owners in India were eagerly waiting to get their hands on the latest version of the Android OS. Now, the wait has finally come to an end. HTC India recently tweeted that the company has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the HTC Sensation XL in India.

HTC Sensation XL owners can download and install the update directly from the phone using Wi-Fi. You should also make sure that your battery has at least 50% charge. It is also advised to backup all your data before updating the device. If you have already received this update or if you find something new, please let us know in the comments section below.

Motorola Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx was launched exclusively for the Verizon subscribers in the US. Both the handsets were shipped with the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Verizon and Motorola has already promised the Android 4.0 ICS update for these smartphones. Now, after waiting for months, Verizon Wireless finally rolled out the much awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the powerful Motorola Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx smartphones.

The Android 4.0 update will be rolled out in batches. It might take some days for the update to be available on your smartphone. The latest update comes with a new home screen which includes a customizable launch bar, enhanced notifications window, direct access lock screen, data usage monitor, recent apps feature, improved settings and much more. Check out the complete changelog below.

Changelog:

Application/Feature Updates:

Device is enabled for Global Roaming. Now take advantage of voice and data services in over 220 countries worldwide.

New versions of the following applications have been added:

Backup Assistant Plus

SMARTACTIONS

Newer versions of Google Mobile Services Applications with Enhanced Features

Video Calling Portal

Verizon Apps Store

Faster Browser, Enhanced experience with Visual Tabs and ability to view desktop version of web sites.

Reorganized and easier to navigate settings menu, including toggles for airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

The latest update is numbered 6.16.211.XT912 and it bumps the Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. This update will be available via OTA (Over-The-Air). You should make sure that your device is not rooted and has at least 50% or more battery before updating the device. It is advised to backup all you data before updating the Droid Razr and Droid Razr Maxx smartphones. To learn more, head over to this page.

Earlier this year, Sony announced the stunning Xperia S smartphone. This handset was announced and showcased at the Consumer Electronics show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas. It is the first smartphone in the new Sony Xperia NXT series. Sony Xperia S comes with 4.3 inch HD display, 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual-core processor, 12 megapixel camera with full HD (1080p) video recording, NFC (Near Field Communication) and much more. However, most of smartphone buyers were disappointed because Sony shipped this amazing smartphone with the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System.

Sony already announced that Xperia S will get the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update between late May and early June. However, the update got delayed due to some unknown reasons. Now, Sony has finally started rolling out the Android 4.0 ICS update for the first smartphone of Sony Xperia NXT series.

Apart from the new features found in Ice Cream Sandwich, this update brings some enhanced apps such as the Walkman, Album and Movies which increase the media capabilities of the Xperia S smartphone. The Walkman app uses the company’s audio technology and social features to help you discover music your friends like and share your personal favorites, while the Album app allows you to sort your photos and videos more quickly and easily.

The size of the update is 200 MB. This update will be available via OTA (Over-The-Air). Alternatively, you can also update your Xperia S manually, just by connecting your device to the computer and use the Sony’s Bridge software. It is advised to backup all you data before updating the device. You should also make sure that, the battery is fully charged before updating your phone. This update might take some days to reach all the region and carrier-specific variants. Have you received this update yet? Let us know in the comments section below.

Last year, Samsung launched the Android powered Samsung Exhibit II 4G smartphone. This handset is exclusively available for the T-Mobile subscribers in the US. Samsung Exhibit II 4G is the successor of the popular Samsung Exhibit 4G smartphone. It was originally shipped with the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. It was later updated to the Android 2.3.5 OS.

Now, T-Mobile is rolling out a new update for the Samsung Exhibit II 4G smartphone. This update does not brings the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. However, the latest update is numbered T679UVLE1 and it bumps the device to Android 2.3.6 OS. It also re-brands the smartphone from Samsung Exhibit II 4G to Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G. Check out the complete changelog below.

Changelog:

New Features:

Re-brand to Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G

Improvements:

Google Security Fix

Device stability improvements

Wi-Fi Calling audio improvements

Camera app improvements

Swype corporate email improvements

The size of the update is just 33 MB. This update can be easily downloaded via OTA (Over-The-Air) and KIES. If you still haven’t received the update, then just go to Home > Applications > Settings > About Device > System updates and check for the update. This update will be available till June 15, 2012. To learn more, head over to this page.

Last month, Sony rolled out the Android 4.0 update for the Xperia Arc S, Xperia Ray and Xperia Neo V smartphones. The company has also confirmed that the popular Xperia Play gaming smartphone will not get the Android 4.0 update. This is definitely a bad news for the Xperia Play owners, but we have good news for the Xperia Arc and Xperia Neo owners.

Sadly, this update is not available via OTA (Over-The-Air). You will need to manually update your phone, just by connecting you phone to the computer. It is advised to backup all you data before updating the device. You should also make sure that, the battery is fully charged before updating your phone. If you find any new features after updating your device, then do let us know in the comments section below.

T-Mobile is on a roll! Last week, T-Mobile rolled out the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Sensation 4G. Now, the wireless carrier finally started rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the HTC Amaze 4G. This handset was launched in the second half of 2011 and it was shipped with the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System.

Changelog:

Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.

Data usage controls.

Face Unlock

Home screen folders

Improved battery life

Improvements:

Improved text input and spell checking

Improved menu structure

The latest update is numbered 2.14.531.3710RD and it bumps the HTC Amaze 4G to Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. You should make sure that your device is not rooted and has at least 50% or more battery before updating the device. You can manually update your device or you can even get this update via OTA (Over-The-Air). It is advised to backup all you data before updating the HTC Amaze 4G smartphone. To learn more, head over to this page.

As the name suggest, HTC Sensation 4G is the 4G variant of the popular HTC Sensation smartphone. This handset is exclusively available for the T-Mobile subscribers in the US. The HTC Sensation 4G was shipped with the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. Back in March, HTC promised the Android 4.0 update for the HTC Sensation 4G and 15 other smartphones.

After waiting for nearly 2 months, T-Mobile finally started rolling out the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the HTC Sensation 4G. The latest update is numbered 3.32.531.14710RD and it bumps the HTC Sensation 4G to Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. Check out the new features and improvements after the break.

Changelog:

New Features:

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Sense 3.6

System bar enhancements to easily view recent apps.

Re-sizeable widgets

Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.

Data usage controls.

Face Unlock

Home screen folders

Improved battery life

Improvements:

Improved text input and spell checking

Improved menu structure

HTC Sensation 4G will be required to add Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot feature in order to use the service after completing this update. You should make sure that your device is not rooted and has at least 50% or more battery before updating the device. It is advised to backup all you data before updating the Sensation 4G smartphone. If you find any new features after updating your device, then do let us know in the comments section below. To learn more, head over to this page.

Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most popular device in the history of Android smartphones. Samsung has managed to sell more than 20 million units of this device. Last year, Samsung announced two new variants of this device – the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE. As the name suggests, both the handsets support the blazing fast 4G LTE network.

All of these devices originally runs on the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, Samsung already rolled out the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the original Galaxy S II smartphone. Now, the company has finally started rolling out the Android 4.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone.

This update is currently available in South Korea. It comes with some usability improvements and applications multitasking, Face Recognition (Face Unlock), Android Beam, mobile data management and much more. After the upgrade, T store or some market applications may not work properly. This update is not available via OTA (Over-The-Air). You will need to manually update the smartphone using Kies 2.0. If you find something new after this update, please let us know in the comments section below.

Last year, Motorola launched the Android powered Cliq 2 smartphone. This handset is the successor of the popular Motorola Cliq smartphone. It was launched exclusively for the T-Mobile customers in the US. The Motorola Cliq 2 originally runs on the old Android 2.2 (Froyo) Operating System. After waiting for a year, Motorola finally started rolling out the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS.

Sadly, this device will never get the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update in the future. Motorola Cliq 2 owners will need to manually update their device, since the software update is not available via OTA (Over-The-Air). This update comes with improved cursor control, UI performance improvements, battery fixes, improved Wi-Fi hotspot signal and so on. Check out the complete changelog below.

Changelog:

Improved Cursor Control

Improved Word Selection and Copy

Number and Symbol Shortcuts

Sleep Mode

Dock Icon Functionality

App Groups

Rich Location App

App and Power Management Details

Download Manager App

New User Interface Icons

Tasks App Enhancements

Browser Search Engine

Emergent Groups and Smart Contacts

Updated Calendar Options

Device Control Capabilities Through 3LM

UI performance Improvements

Battery Fixes

Wi-Fi Calling Implemented fixes to improve reliability.

Wi-Fi Hotspot Signal Improved

It is advised to backup all your data before updating the device. You should also make sure that the battery is fully charged before updating your phone. To manually update the Motorola Cliq 2 smartphone, head over to this page.